These Four Walls

15 of the best minimalist monochrome rugs

Rugs are so often an afterthought in interior design, but for me they're an essential feature that ties everything else together. They add cosiness and texture, and they make spaces feel instantly more inviting. They also anchor a room, giving focus and definition - and, in open-plan spaces, they can be used to break up the floorplan and 'zone' areas with different functions . . .

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New finds | May 2020

The start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. We may be living through a very strange and disconcerting period at the moment, but there have still been plenty of interesting launches in recent weeks - not least because April should have seen the vast Salone del Mobile trade show taking place in Milan . . .

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Introducing my new interior design service

I've been asked numerous times over the years whether I offer a design service to help people create the kind of simple, timeless and relaxed interiors that I write about here on These Four Walls. After doing a few projects in the background - and thoroughly enjoying working with clients to craft spaces they love - I decided it was high time I put together a proper offering . . .

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Top tips for creating a cosy kitchen

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Kenwood, but all words and opinions are my own] I don’t know about you, but with restaurants closed and restrictions in place, I’m spending a lot more time than normal in my kitchen – in fact my day-to-day routine seems to largely revolve around food at the moment! Small activities such as brewing my morning coffee, preparing an evening meal . . .

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